Definition of beacon Beacon

/biˈkʌn/ - [beekun] - bea•con

We found 24 definitions of beacon from 9 different sources.

What does beacon mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: beacons
beacon - a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
		lighthouse, beacon light, pharos
		tower a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
beacon - a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
		beacon fire
		visual signal a signal that involves visual communication
beacon - a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
		radio beacon
Verb beacons, beaconning, beaconned
beacon - shine like a beacon
		beam, shine smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
beacon - guide with a beacon
		guide, conduct, direct, lead, take pass over, across, or through; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"

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Wiktionary

beacon (Noun)
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning or guiding.
beacon (Noun)
A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
beacon (Noun)
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
beacon (Noun)
That which gives notice of danger.
beacon (Verb)
To act as a beacon.
beacon (Verb)
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up ; to illumine.
beacon (Verb)
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

beacon (n.)
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
beacon (n.)
A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
beacon (n.)
A high hill near the shore.
beacon (n.)
That which gives notice of danger.
beacon (v. t.)
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
beacon (v. t.)
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

beacon
A lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore or at a dangerous area at sea to warn and guide vessels.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

beacon
bē′kn, n. a fire on an eminence used as a sign of danger: a hill on which such could be lighted: anything that warns of danger, esp. an erection of stone, wood, or iron often bearing a light, and marking rocks or shoals in rivers or navigable channels.—v.t. to act as a beacon to: to light up: to mark by means of beacons.—n. Float′ing-bea′con, a light-ship. [A.S. béacn, a beacon, a sign.]

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️

beacon
balise, (beacon, Sax.) a post or stake erected over a shoal or sand-bank, as a warning to seamen to keep their ships at a distance.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

beacon
[Anglo-Saxon, béacn.] A post or stake erected over a shoal or sand-bank, as a warning to seamen to keep at a distance; also a signal-mark placed on the top of hills, eminences, or buildings near the shore for the safe guidance of shipping.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

beacon
A signal-fire to notify the approach of an enemy.

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beacon, verb, present, 1st person singular of beacon (infinitive).
beacon, verb (infinitive).
beacon, noun, singular of beacons.

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